ASUS 7700 User Manual

VENTO 7700

Gaming Machine Chassis Kit

User Guide

15G06724500015G067245000

15G067245000

15G06724500015G067245000

E2539E2539

E2539

E2539E2539

Revised Edition V2Revised Edition V2

Revised Edition V2

Revised Edition V2Revised Edition V2 March 2006March 2006

March 2006

March 2006March 2006

Copyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.Copyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced,

transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”).

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Contents

Notices ................................................................................................ iv

Safety information ............................................................................... v

About this guide .................................................................................. v

Chapter 1:Chapter 1:

Chapter 1:

Chapter 1:Chapter 1:

1.1 Welcome! .............................................................................. 1-2

1.2 Package contents ................................................................. 1-2

1.3 System specifications .......................................................... 1-2

1.4 Exploded drawing ................................................................. 1-3

1.5 Internal features ................................................................... 1-4

Chapter 2:Chapter 2:

Chapter 2:

Chapter 2:Chapter 2:

2.1 Preparation ........................................................................... 2-2

2.2 Removing the side plate ....................................................... 2-2

2.3 Installing the power supply unit (PSU) ................................. 2-4

2.4 Installing the motherboard ................................................... 2-5

2.5 Installing a hard disk drive .................................................... 2-6

2.5.1 Installing an IDE hard disk drive .............................. 2-7

2.5.2 Installing a Serial ATA hard disk drive .................... 2-9

2.6 Installing a 5.25-inch drive ................................................. 2-10

Product introductionProduct introduction

Product introduction

Product introductionProduct introduction

Basic installationBasic installation

Basic installation

Basic installationBasic installation

2.7 Installing a 3.5-inch floppy disk drive ................................. 2-13

2.8 Installing expansion cards ................................................... 2-15

2.9 Replacing the side panel ..................................................... 2-17

ASUS contact information ............................................................. 2-18

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Notices

Federal Communications Commission StatementFederal Communications Commission Statement

Federal Communications Commission Statement

Federal Communications Commission StatementFederal Communications Commission Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

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This device may not cause harmful interference, and

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This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

Canadian Department of Communications StatementCanadian Department of Communications Statement

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

Canadian Department of Communications StatementCanadian Department of Communications Statement

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

This class B digital apparatus complies with CanadianThis class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian

This class B digital apparatus complies with CanadianThis class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.ICES-003.

ICES-003.

ICES-003.ICES-003.

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Safety information

Electrical safetyElectrical safety

Electrical safety

Electrical safetyElectrical safety

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To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system.

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When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.

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Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged.

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Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.

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Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power company.

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If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.

Operation safetyOperation safety

Operation safety

Operation safetyOperation safety

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Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the package.

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Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.

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To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.

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Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet.

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Place the product on a stable surface.

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If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.

About this guide

This user guide contains the general information and installation instructions for the ASUS VENTO 7700 chassis kit. This guide is intended for experienced users and integrators with hardware knowledge of personal computers.

How this guide is organizedHow this guide is organized

How this guide is organized

How this guide is organizedHow this guide is organized

This manual contains the following parts:

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Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction

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Chapter 1: Product introduction

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Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS VENTO 7700

chassis kit. The chapter lists the system features and introduces the front and rear panels, and the internal components.

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Chapter 2: Basic installationChapter 2: Basic installation

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Chapter 2: Basic installation

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Chapter 2: Basic installationChapter 2: Basic installation This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install

devices and components in the ASUS VENTO 7700.

Where to find more informationWhere to find more information

Where to find more information

Where to find more informationWhere to find more information

Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.

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ASUS websitesASUS websites

ASUS websites

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ASUS websitesASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware

and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.

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Optional documentationOptional documentation

Optional documentation

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Optional documentationOptional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as

motherboard/optical drive/hard disk drive manuals and warranty flyers that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.

ConventionsConventions

Conventions

ConventionsConventions

To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.

WARNING: WARNING:

WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to

WARNING: WARNING: complete a task.

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CAUTION:CAUTION:

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when

CAUTION:CAUTION: trying to complete a task.

IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT:

IMPORTANT: Information that you MUST follow to complete a task.

IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT:

NOTE: NOTE:

NOTE: Tips and information to aid in completing a task.

NOTE: NOTE:

Chapter 1

This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS VENTO 7700 chassis kit. The chapter lists the system features and introduces the front and rear panels, and the internal components.

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Product introduction

1.1 Welcome!

Thank you for choosing the ASUS VENTO 7700!

The ASUS VENTO 7700 blends efficient functionality with aesthetic design to bring your gaming experience to new heights of performance and style! The colorful and innovative design exclusively by ASUS lets you break away from the usual cube-shaped machines and transport yourself into the virtual future.

The ASUS VENTO 7700 features a screwless design for add-on cards, optical drives, hard disk drives, and floppy disk drives that makes device installation a breeze. Ample fan vent holes on the side plates and bezel ensure cool air to reach the CPU and internal components directly for optimum thermal performance.

Redefine extreme gaming with the ASUS VENTO 7700.

1.2 Package contents

Check your ASUS VENTO 7700 for the following items.

System fanSystem fan

System fan 2 x 80 mm system fan for the rear panel

System fanSystem fan

1 x 80 mm front fan

AccessoriesAccessories

Accessories Screws

AccessoriesAccessories

DocumentationDocumentation

Documentation User guide

DocumentationDocumentation

Optional itemOptional item

Optional item Power supply unit

Optional itemOptional item

Contact your dealer immediately if any of the items is damaged or missing.

1.3 System specifications

Drive baysDrive bays

Drive bays

Drive baysDrive bays

Expansion slotsExpansion slots

Expansion slots

Expansion slotsExpansion slots

USBUSB

USB

USBUSB

4 x External 5.25-inch drive bays 2 x External 3.5-inch drive bays 4 x Internal 3.5-inch drive bays

7 x expansion slots

Supports up to 4 USB 2.0 ports on the front panel

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IEEE 1394IEEE 1394

IEEE 1394

IEEE 1394IEEE 1394

Audio portsAudio ports

Audio ports

Audio portsAudio ports

MotherboardMotherboard

Motherboard

MotherboardMotherboard supportsupport

support

supportsupport

DimensionsDimensions

Dimensions

DimensionsDimensions

1 x IEEE 1394 port on the front panel

2 x audio ports on the front panel

ATX form factor: 12” x 9.6” (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) mATX form factor: 9.6” x 9.6” (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm)

270 (w) x 521 (h) x 630 (d) mm

Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction

Chapter 1: Product introduction

Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction

1.4 Exploded drawing

1. Chassis assembly

2. Screws for the rear handle

3. Rear handle

4. Top panel

5. Front chassis feet

6. Rear chassis feet

7. Rubber pads for chassis feet

8. Bezel assembly

9. Right side panel

10. Screws for the right side panel

11. Left side panel

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